Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, NJ

Torah Portion Shabbat May 21, 2011

In this final chapter of the Book of Leviticus, God tells the Israelites that they will enjoy security and prosperity in the land so long as they keep the Commandments. However, if the people abandon their covenant with God, they will suffer misery, exile and ruin. God promises that even if the people shun the laws and are punished, God will not abandon them.